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Rollercoaster Triathlon - 2007   

Sunday, June 10, 2007 ::: Lake Wilson, Kansas: Rollercoaster Tri
Swim ¼ mile, Mountain Bike 7 miles, Run 3.1 miles
 
Start Time: 7:30 am
Location: Wheatgrass Swim Beach, Hell Creek, Wilson Lake State Park 
 
Phone: (620) 786-1597
email: Wheatgrassracing@yahoo.com
 
Price: $45.00 for Individual or $82.50 for Relay
 
Course Info: This race takes place in a state park area. Kansas Wildlife and Parks permit required, day passes are available.
  • Open water swim across State Park Cove, abundance of water patrol for your safety.
  • Mountain bike course is single track, lots of quad-busting climbs with awesome descents.
  • Run is held on both road and Dakota Nature Trail, hilly terrain. Nothing flat here.
  • Individuals and Relay Teams welcome.
     
    More: Accommodations are available at the renovated Midland Hotel in Wilson, KS, approximately 9 miles from race site. This is the motel featured in the movie Paper Moon. (Phone 785-658-2284).
     
    Directions To Race: Lake Wilson is located five miles north of Interstate 70 between Salina and Hays.
  • Follow Hwy 282 north 5 miles to the Wilson State Park entrance.
  • Cross the bridge and stay on this road for approximately 2 miles, you will see a sign for Hell Creek State Park, turn right.
  • This road will take you to the pay station for park passes and then on to the Wheatgrass camping/swimming area.
  • After the pay station remain on the main road until the second turn-off to the left.
  • This is the Wheatgrass Area where the start and finish line are located.
  • There are lots of signs so as confusing as it may sound it is actually very easy to find.
     
  • 2006 Results At: TriFind.com
  • 2006 Triathlon Results - (web format)
  • 2006 Triathlon Results - (word .doc format)
  • 2006 Triathlon Race Report, Race Photos, and Results at tslegends.com - (.pdf format)

    2005 Results At: TriFind.com (web format)

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    Wilson Kansas: Wilson is located in central Kansas, 95 miles west of Junction City, and 138 miles northwest of Wichita

    Wilson State Park: Wilson State Park is located on the southeastern edge of Wilson Lake, one of Kansas' premier recreation hotspots to fish, hike, or just enjoy the outdoors. The Hell Creek Area provides the convenience of a three-lane boat ramp, multiple shower houses, and modern campground amenities.

     

     

     

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    This TriFind.com News Department Race information page was updated on 02/03/07 Some information may have changed, always contact the race director before making your final race plans.

     

    Race Name: Rollercoaster Tri
    Phone: (620) 786-1597
     

    email: Wheatgrassracing@yahoo.com